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  • Swagman Exo Aero Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
  • The Swagman Aero EXO part # S65145 can fit crossbars that are up to 2-1/2 inches wide. If the bars of your 2018 Subaru Forester are less than that in width this would be a great solution since it has a 100 lb weight capacity which would be more than you'd need for your 90 lb kayak. For a carrier we know fits your crossbars and has a 99 lb capacity the other option is the Rhino Rack kayak carrier part # S512 which would be a great option.
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  • Is There a Surco Safari Roof Basket that Attaches to Subaru Forester Raised Rails
  • Surco has a Safari cargo basket part # SPS4550-1101 which can attach to raised side rails like what you have on your 2018 Subaru Forester. We don't have just the hardware by itself.
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  • LED Tail Light Kit for a Curt Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier
  • Since there isn't a specific light kit that will fit the Curt carrier # C18153, what you will need to do is use a light kit like # 98174LED, and then add 2 brackets part # BK70BB as they work with 6-1/2 inch oval lights. You will also need some self-tapping screws # FA1131822, or drill and use the hardware of your choice to mount the brackets. Also, ensure that your 2015 Subaru Forester has a 4-Way trailer connector to plug the light kit # 98174LED into. If you need to add trailer wiring,...
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  • Can a Crossbar Be Added Perpendicular to My 2018 Subaru Forester Crossbars
  • I may have a solution for you, but there is not a product that exists for this purpose. However, you might be able to install a Rhino Rack Universal Pioneer Platform for Crossbars # RR42115BF, which would give you the perpendicular mounting channels you're seeking. You would also need the Rhino-Rack Accessory Bars for Pioneer Platform Rack - 48" Long - Aero Bars - Qty 2 # RR43137B in order to mount your Thule Motion box on the platform. Unfortunately this would be the only solution available...
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  • Least Visible Hitch for a 2022 Subaru Forester
  • The least visible hitch we have for a 2022 Subaru Forester is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7391 which has a hidden cross tube so the only thing visible is the hitch receiver. I have include a picture that shows how much of the hitch shows when installed. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7391 is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation and will provide you with a 2" hitch receiver which is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories...
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  • Available Snow Sock Traction Device for 2007 Subaru Forester with 215/60-16 Tires
  • Use of any tire traction-enhancement device, such as a tire chain or snow sock type product, is subject to the approval of the auto maker. Some cars can use chains/socks on only one or the other axle; other cars may be able to use such traction devices only on specific tire sizes. In the online edition of the owner's manual for the 2007 Subaru Forester section 8-10 indicates that this vehicle can be fitted with special low profile S-Class chains on the front axle only. They also caution...
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  • Ladder Rack with Over Cab Extension for a 2017 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2 Foot Bed
  • Yes. In addition to the regular sliding ladder rack # TH43002XT-501 there is also a version with the over-the-cab extension. It is # TH43002XT-501EX and it will fit your 2017 Ford F-150 with 6-1/2 foot bed.
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  • Options for 12 Foot Long Propane Hose with Male and Femail Quick Connect Fittings
  • I wish I had a better answer for you, but the Camco Quick-Connect to Quick-Connect Propane Hose # CAM57280 at 3 feet long is the only propane hose we carry with the male and female quick connects. I spoke with my contact at Camco and he confirmed that there is not a 10 or 12 foot version of this hose. The only solution I can offer is to use an Extension Hose, 12 Feet Long # CAM59043 with fitting adapters so the Camco Quick-Connect Kit # CAM59853 will work. My contact at Camco informed...
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  • Aero Thule Roof Racks that Fit 2022 Subaru Forester
  • Thule does offer a flush bar style aero roof rack that fits your 2022 Subaru Forester with the Thule WingBar Edge # TH96FE and # TH69SC. The Aeroblade Edge style of rack was updated and renamed the Wingbar Edge so this is the same rack but improved slightly. This rack has the bars that do not extend past the feet of the rack. If instead you were looking for a rack that has the aero style bars that do extend past the feet you'd want the Thule Wingbar Evo part numbers # TH711300 and # TH710401...
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  • Quiet Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Subaru Forester with Raised
  • The quietest roof rack option we have for your 2014 Subaru Forester is the Thule Aeroblade Edge part # TH7502-TH7502. These fit between the raised side rails and unlike some roof racks they do not extend past them. This combined with the aero design will make them the quietest system we can recommend. You will need the lock cores part # TH450400 to lock them to your roof. Check out the review video I attached that shows the rack installed on a similar 2013 Forester as yours. For j-style...
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  • Rhino Rack StealthBar Roof Rack that Fits 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness with Raised Rails
  • Rhino Rack does have a Stealthbar roof rack that fits your 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition with raised roof rails with the part # JA7954 but the part number you mentioned is a single crossbar and your vehicle requires two bar that have different lengths of 31 and 33 inches. The part number you mentioned is only a 31 inch bar.
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  • Recommended Black Floor Mats for 2015 Subaru Forester Limited
  • Currently Husky Liners offers a set of black front and rear floor mats for the 2015 Subaru Forester Limited, part # HL99881, that are custom-fit contoured thermoplastic. All available black mats for your car can be seen using the link provided.
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  • Availability Of An A-Frame Trailer Jack With Round Mounting Flange With 4 Holes
  • Almost all A-frame jacks have the triangle mounting plate with the 3 inch on center holes. We do not carry anything that has the 4 holes. We do have some electric jacks like the Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack - Drop Leg - A-Frame - 23" Lift - 5,000 lbs - Black, # JET-5000 that have a round plate to mount, but the holes are still lined up with the triangular mount design. Unfortunately you will have to drill holes in your coupler for modern standard trailer jacks. My recommendation...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2018 Subaru Forester
  • For your 2018 Subaru Forester the option I recommend is the Draw-Tite # 75876, which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. It is a Class III hitch with a maximum tongue weight of 525 lbs and a max towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. This hitch bolts on to your Forester so you can avoid drilling into the frame as well. If you are going to tow you'll need to add a 4-flat with wiring harness # 118467, which plugs into the wiring on your Forester. I also recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900,...
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  • Is ETBC7 Brake Controller Install Kit Available With 7-way Round Pin Connector
  • Unfortunately, we do not. Since the 7-way round pin isn't very common anymore, I'd recommend removing the connector from the trailer and wiring up a 7-way blade connector that's much more commonly found. I'd go with a combination trailer connector/junction box like # HS381-9000 which would provide good place to make the wiring connections neatly and keep them protected from moisture and dirt. I've linked to our trailer wiring help article which explains how a 7-way blade connector is...
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  • Is a 2,000LB Axle With Hub Face Measurement of 70.5" a Commonly Found Size?
  • This is not a common axle size. The Axle # e32GR is going to be our closest to your current axle. This axle has a 72" hub face with spring center of 58". You may be able to use this axle if you have the clearance for your tires to be moved out 3/4" on each side of your trailer. The current spring seats can be cut off and 2 new Seats # TRSS175 can be welded on at the 59" spring center you have. A U-Bolt Kit # CE23000 will allow you to attach this axle to your current leaf springs.
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  • Availability of Hardware for Transferring Trailer Hitch from 2016 to 2018 Subaru Forester
  • Your Draw-Tite # 76182 Class III receiver hitch will indeed fit your girlfriend's 2018 Subaru Forester. We do offer a replacement hardware kit as part # RHK. On the RHK page, Type the hitch part number into the provided field. In this case, the number is 76182. Just below where you type that in, there is a drop down menu. Click that, and select Draw-Tite then choose quantity 1. The hardware included with the hitches is meant to be torqued one time only. Torquing the bolts more than once...
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  • Availability of Compatible Locks with Saris Thelma Bike Rack
  • Because the Saris Thelma uses a threaded hitch pin, the Receiver Lock with Cable, part # HRLHPC1 will not work. The good news is that we do offer a locking hitch pin specifically designed for Saris bike racks, part # SA3022. There's also a Saris cable lock available as part # SA981.
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  • Availability of Roof-Mount Cargo Basket That Does Not Require Roof Crossbars
  • You are correct that most rooftop cargo baskets, including the Yakima LoadWarrior # Y07070 that you referenced, do require that the host vehicle have either factory or aftermarket roof rack crossbars. However, there are specialty baskets offered by Surco that can mount to a vehicle without crossbars as long as it has raised side rails. All of these baskets feature lightweight aluminum construction and a weight capacity that is limited to that of the host vehicle's roof. All are USA-made. The...
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  • Recommended Solution for 3500-lbs Axle with Spring Seats 64 Inches Apart
  • I may have a solution for you, but we do not have a stock axle with a 3500-lbs capacity and the spring seats 63" or 64" apart. However, you could go with an axle-less suspension system like the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System w Electric Brake Hubs - Straight Spindle - 3,500 lbs # A35RS545E, which is a great solution that will replace your axle and leaf spring suspension. This is a great alternative to a custom axle and it comes with the hubs and drums, and the brake assemblies...
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